Combined with original exclusive interviews, bi am evel knievel will weave in archival footage of this bigger than life character to tell knievel s incredible story, with footage of evel s greatest jumps from snake river canyon to caesars palace. Check out evel knievels attempted launch over snake river. For producersubject johnny knoxville and so many others, he was the ultimate antidote to the disenchantment of the 70. The film opens with knievel sneaking into an orphanage late at.
He had arrived at pocono downs to perform one of his feats of derringdo and, in his first act of brashness, had commandeered my office. I am evel knievel features footage of evels greatest jumps, including the seminal snake river canyon and caesars palace jumps. Robert knievel was a young man with a wild streak and a love for motorcycles who found a way to make the most of both when he got a motorcycle and learned to do tricks with it. In 2015, doug danger surpassed that number with 22 cars, accomplishing this feat on evel knievel s actual vintage 1972 harleydavidson xr750. Jimmy hawkins, joe solomon, alan caillou, john milius. Evel knievel 1971 film, a film starring george hamilton. If you are curious about the man evel knievel andor like 70s films in general, you cant go wrong with this classic. Evel knievels rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. Feb, 2020 evel knievel is a 1971 motion picture starring george hamilton as motorcycle daredevil evel knievel.
He was married to krystal kennedy knievel and linda knievel. An american icon from his humble roots in the unlikely town of butte, mt, knievel rode his motorcycle and guts to an unparalleled level of worldwide. We will travel america to revisit the sites of evel s greatest glory, and to meet the most. Evel knievel official evel knievel website featuring. As a professional daredevil, knievel attempted or successfully jumped over 75 ramptoramp motorcycle jumps, as well as, his failed 1974 x2 skycycle rocket jump.
Eric parkinson, michael swartz, eric parkinson, george larrimore, martin jay sadoff. George hamilton may not have been the perfect actor to play evel knievel in this 1972 biopic, but it could have been worse. Marc gets the opportunity to haul daredevil evel knievels. With ken berg, seth enslow, ray gunn, george hamilton. See more ideas about evil kenevil, snake river canyon and evel knievel toys. With george hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron. Combined with original exclusive interviews, bi am evel knievel will weave in archival footage of this bigger than life character to tell knievels incredible story, with footage of evels greatest jumps from snake river canyon to caesars palace.
Okay, thats not what hes most known for, but its what he should be most known for. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events. The tatum vehicle is based on stuart barker s 2008 book life of evel. The movie has fallen out of and is now in the public domain. The film depicts knievel reflecting on major events in his life just before a big jump. George hamilton, sue lyon, bert freed, rod cameron, dub. The 19car jump was filmed for the movie evel knievel.
Sep 15, 2015 darren aronofsky is to take on hollywoods longgestating biopic of the legendary stunt rider evel knievel, reports the tracking board. Robert knievel was a young man with a wild streak and a love for motorcycles who found a way to make the most of both when he got a motorcycle and learned to. In 2015, doug danger surpassed that number with 22 cars, accomplishing this feat on evel knievels actual vintage 1972 harleydavidson xr750. Channing tatum to star in, produce evel knievel pic for.
An xr750 was included in the 1998 the art of the motorcycle exhibition, and one of knievel s bikes. As with most bad films, the plot was a convoluted mess of drug dealers, conspiracies, fights and romantic subplots. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes as an original. Evel knievel was born on october 17, 1938 in butte, montana, usa as robert craig knievel. Evel knievel was an american daredevil who became an icon in the 1970s for his incredible motorcycle stunts. He died on november 30, 2007 in clearwater, florida, usa.
Evel knievel, surrounded by local law enforcement authorities, skids down a slope in the snake river canyon after his failed canyon jump of 19 evel knievel, september 1974 courtesy photo. The story is a biography, with fictionalized events, of the famed motorcycle daredevil, who. Being evel tells not just the incredible story behind the myth of 1970s american daredevil icon and pioneer for todays extreme sports scene robert evel knievel, but also the previously untold. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes.
See more ideas about evil kenevil, harley davidson and robbie knievel. Traces knievel s life from growing up in the rough mining town of butte, montana, to his outlandish stunts including the infamous jump over the fountains at caesars palace in las vegas through his final days in which he ended up penniless. Evel knievel was a 70s icon most known for the stunt of flying across the country to beat his former promoter, an executive at 20th century fox, outside the studio commissary with an aluminum baseball bat, shattering the mans arm while shouting im going to kill you. Biography of the famed motorcycle daredevil, much of which was filmed in his home town of butte, montana. Traces knievels life from growing up in the rough mining town of butte, montana, to his outlandish stunts including the infamous jump over the fountains at caesars palace in las vegas through his final days in which he ended up penniless. Alpha video or some other reputable video company needs to vastly improve both the sound and picture quality of this classic movie. Evel knievel roller coaster, a wooden roller coaster at six flags st. Evel knievels goal of having a museum honoring his legacy is over 40 years in the making. The xr750 was designed in response to a 1969 change in ama grand national championship rules that leveled the playing field for makes other than harleydavidson, allowing japanese and british.
Evel knievel s rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. The xr750 is associated with the careers of racers mark brelsford, cal rayborn, and jay springsteen, and was the favorite motorcycle of stunt performer evel knievel. Evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen. Jarrett fails to deliver a shipment of surfboards on time. The only extreme sports festival of its kind in the entire world. Jan 15, 2014 evel knievel, surrounded by local law enforcement authorities, skids down a slope in the snake river canyon after his failed canyon jump of 19 evel knievel, september 1974 courtesy photo. Knievel used the bike from december 1970 until his final jump in january 1977. Since boyhood, orphan bobby evel knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble. Evel knievel full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Evel knievel days official fan page, butte, montana.
Daredevil motorcycle rider evel knievel stars as himself in this fictional story. We will travel america to revisit the sites of evels greatest glory, and to meet the most. Darren aronofsky set to direct channing tatum as evel knievel. But few knew the incredible and often complex aspects of his a. Magic mike star channing tatum remains on board to star as. Watch more free movies at, or on the popcornflix app available on mobile devices, roku, xbox, sony. Based on the technology or filming practices of the early 70s, this is an average type of film. Evel archaeology began in february 2012 as one mans quest to recollect knievels motorcycles, vehicles, wardrobe, artifacts, and personal effects to fully illustrate his cultural impact. The problem with making a movie about evel knievel must have been. Marc gets the opportunity to haul daredevil evel knievels original tractortrailer. The majority of his jumps were made on the harleydavidson xr750 motorcycle. He is known for his work on the bionic woman 1976, viva knievel.
Jul 17, 2014 evel knievel 1971 movie this is the best quality version of the movie that i have seen. He lived life like every day was his last, which led. Hes determined to leave the mining town butte, willing to try any job or scam. The film also showcases knievel s rise from a small town rebel in butte, montana, to a cultural icon whose rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the. Tv movie watch more free movies at, or on the popcornflix app available on mobile devices, roku, xbox, sony, playstation and many more. Darren aronofsky is to take on hollywoods longgestating biopic of the legendary stunt rider evel knievel, reports the tracking board. That was my introduction to motorcycle daredevil, robert evel knievel. I am evel knievel features footage of evel s greatest jumps, including the seminal snake river canyon and caesars palace jumps. Channing tatum stars as daredevil evel knievel in this biopic from columbia pictures and screenwriter reid carolin. One of the common movie posters for the film depicts knievel jumping his motorcycle off a likely grand canyon cliff. The film also showcases knievels rise from a small town rebel in butte, montana, to a cultural icon whose rise to superstardom was. In the pilot, evel knievel must compete against a female motorcycle daredevil. With george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, matt gordon. I am evel knievel 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
A generation of americans grew up worshipping selfstyled hero evel knievel watching him every saturday on wide world of sports and buying his ideal toys. Jun 12, 2015 being evel trailer 2015 evel knievel documentary movie hd official trailer 1. The career jumps and stunts of motorcycle daredevil evel knievel spanned from 1965 to 1980. Evel knievel is a 1971 motion picture starring george hamilton as motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. In 20, the film received an internet release with a rifftrax audio commentary by comedians and mystery science theater 3000.
Being evel trailer 2015 evel knievel documentary movie hd official trailer 1. George hamilton starred in the 1971 film titled evel knievel, while knievel himself toplined the 1977 film viva knievel. Evel became so popular that he eventually starred in his own movie, viva knievel, an almost unwatchably awful film. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Kaptain robbie knievel, son of the legendary daredevil evel knievel, is himself a worldclass daredevil with 350 jumps and 20 world records to his name. The real story behind the myth of american icon robert evel knievel and his legacy.
In 20 a mutual connection to rock and roll legend jerry lee lewis and a mack truck. What are the most insanely daring stunts since evel knievel. Jeremy wheeler, rovi channing tatum stars as daredevil evel knievel in this. Evel knievel vs hell angels as told by evel himself duration. I always liked the dry comedy of this comical movie of the great evel knievel and the actors appearing in this movie. In fact, he performed a record jump just for the movie at the speedway where he jumped 129 feet over 19 cars, and that record was held for 27 years. The harleydavidson xr750 is a racing motorcycle made by harleydavidson since 1970, primarily for dirt track racing, but also for road racing in the xrtt variant. Knievel held the record for 27 years until bubba blackwell jumped 20 cars in 1998 with an xr750. He was married to krystal kennedyknievel and linda knievel. In 20 a mutual connection to rock and roll legend jerry lee lewis and a mack truck laid the foundation for the evel knievel museum.
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